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[b]Discussion of the Oil Advancement Act[/b]
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“My dear, Council, we have reached that time of the year once more where we convene to discuss any new laws or acts,” the proud voice of Alexi Georgas rang out across the small meeting chamber of the Itheraen capitol building. The room was rectangular in design with the speaker, currently the president, standing in the center while all elected officials from each of the towns sat at tables around him. “It has come to my attention after our agreement with the Tyro-Redanians a few months ago, some of our oil for a bit more chromium, that we have vast amounts of oil that we have no use for,” Alexi continued, turning to each of the members  with a neutral face, “We must find a way to innovate, improve the situation of our oil before it all goes to waste.”

Murmurs ran throughout the chambers. Sixteen voices filling the room as the representatives discussed what the president might be getting on about. 

“I propose that we pass an act to incentivize the bright minds of our nation to find a way to avoid the waste of our oil, let the people feel that they might accomplish something to better help the rest of their fellow countrymen!”

Sounds of agreement ran through the people, then a few of disagreement, those who have bought their way into their position by bribing the electors of their towns. “Why should we allow the peasants to do anything but provide us with tax and labor? If they feel that they can accomplish important tasks with the help of the government then where does that leave us upper crust? With a decreased labor force, that’s what! We cannot have them all go and attempt to create without creating an instability within the economy,” the voice of Cosmo Minas, representative of Diopolis, countered. One of said people who had bought his way into the positions by flaunting money and promises. 

“Frankly, Mister Minas, I believe this might increase our markets if this act would be utilized correctly. It is my belief that allowing people to create will increase our economy. An example for you, the creation of the axe led to production of timber, but where would we be with just timber? Homeless. That is why people have created uses for the timber, creating houses, carpentry, and carriages,” Alexi responded, his voice drowning out any murmurs that might have incurred after Cosmos’ disapproval. 

The representatives made sounds of agreement afterwards, Alexi taking a cigar out of the inside coat of his pocket and lighting it with a match. The president took a few puffs of the cigar before continuing on, “So what do we say fellows, keep the status quo or try to improve our situation? If you side with Mister Minas than raise your hand,” only two hands stood firmly by the side of Cosmo. “Now if you agree with me, yell ‘I’ to  the heavens themselves!,” Alexi proclaimed loudly, ten representatives yelling out in agreement while those who remained neutral or in disagreement remained quiet. 

“Good now that we have that covered, we shall start on a draft tomorrow. For now, let's open up the wine!,” the President laughed with gusto, needless to say that went unopposed by all.